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LAKE CITY CRC
July 16, 2014
1,000 WAYS TO BLESS YOUR NEIGHBOR
1. BE A BLESSING! Have you thought about what you could do to
bless someone? Have you already started? We want to hear your
stories! Email us your “Random Acts of Kindness” stories at
office@lakecitycrc.org or write them up and put them in the basket
at the Information Center.
2. HAVING TROUBLE THINKING OF WAYS TO BLESS SOMEONE? Don’t
worry; we will give you some ideas through a “Daily Challenge”!
Every day through July 27, an idea of how you can bless someone
will be posted on our Facebook page and sent via email.
MISSIONS UPDATE:
1. UPDATE FROM KACI ELLENS: Kaci is currently in Australia with YWAM
and has sent us this update. Please continue to pray for her ministry
there and the way God is working in her life.
“I am about to start my third week of lectures, we have studied the
nature of God and evangelism so far and this week is the heart of
God. Even though I've only been here for three weeks now, I have
learned so much and just been touched by God in ways I never
knew were possible... it is the most amazing thing! He is setting my
heart on fire and it's the best feeling! He has boosted my
confidence so much.. you probably wouldn't even recognize me
anymore haha! I have been pulled out of my shell so much already
it's incredible! I absolutely love it here; it is a beautiful country and
the people are amazing! I've never felt more at home than I do
right now. It's the craziest thing haha.”
2. CONGRATUALATIONS TO FRIENDS MINISTRY! They were this year’s
winner of WORLD magazine’s Hope Award for the Mid-West region!
Be sure to check out the featured article about Friends entitled
“Cultivating Change” on WNG.org and congratulate Mark
Mortenson on this great achievement.
FACILITY UPDATES
CHILDREN’S FACILITIES: In order to ensure that we are a Safe Church and
provide a safe environment for our children we are updating our facilities.
The renovations have begun and are going well. If you would like to give
a gift towards this project, please use one of the White Envelopes in the
pews and mark it “Nursery Project”.
OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS
INVITING ALL WOMEN: A Beth Moore Live Simulcast is coming on Saturday,
September 13 here in our church, from 9:00am to 4:15pm. You will be
provided coffee, lunch and a snack while Beth and her Praise Team will
be providing inspiration and food for the soul! Tickets are $25 and must be
purchased by September 7. Contact the church office for your ticket
(839-4978). Plan to join us and invite a friend. You’ll be blessed!
INFORMATION CENTER: Would you be interested in managing the
Information Booth on Sundays? The main objective of this ministry is to
provide information for people that have questions about our church and
its ministries. For more information or to help at the Info Center contact
Mary Bowers at 920-1113.
DISHES: There are some dishes and crockpots that were left at the church
picnic. Please check the kitchen for your items.
MOPS: (Mothers of Preschoolers) Group starting here in September! We
are in need of a few more LEADERS for our leadership team, as well as
“Mentor Moms” and childcare during our meetings. Please contact Lacie
Hejnal if you are interested in serving in this ministry to impact our
community! (231-714-4033; lakecitycommunityMOPS@gmail.com) Go to
www.lakecitycrc.org for more information on MOPS!
DIAPER DRIVE: From June 29 to July 27, we are having a diaper drive for
Joe & Jenna Schutte. There is a Pack and Play in the narthex where you
can place your donations of various size diapers. Contact Karen Anscomb
for more information.
SUMMER CONCERT:
 “Four One Quartet”, a Southern Gospel group, will be here
Sunday, August 17 at 6:00pm.
THANK YOU! Thank you for all your prayers, cards and caring. I am doing
well! I’m so glad to be part of the family of God! ~ Linda Tanis
NURSERY LIST: If you would like to serve in the nursery please contact
Benita Meekhof (878-8445, Scrap_horse@yahoo.com) to be added to the
list.
LETTERS: James Aardema has been a regular attender and is currently in
the Muskegon jail. He would appreciate receiving cards of
encouragement.
James Aardema
Muskegon County Jail
25 West Walton Avenue
Muskegon, MI 49442
CHECK US OUT! Please visit our Facebook page and website for current
events, ministry opportunities and other information. Find us on Facebook
at https://www.facebook.com/LakeCityChristianReformedChurch?ref=hl
and view our website http://www.lakecitycrc.org/
THOUGHT FOR TODAY
“Thank God for what you have, TRUST GOD for what you need.”
This Sunday
Pastor Rod will be delivering the message as Mical
is on vacation this week. Pastor Rod’s message is entitled,
“Learning Life’s Toughest Lessons”.
White Envelope Offering: Nursery Project
PLEASE KEEP THESE PEOPLE/MINISTRIES IN PRAYER:
 David Anscomb: Military training this week
 Ben Shoup (Pastor Mical & Jennifer’s son): Recovery from out-patient surgery
on his heart
 Military Personnel: Luke Bailey, Richard Clipper, Randy Fenby, Steve Fisher, Angela
Harvey, Tim Kimbel, Nate McMillan, Tom Meyering, Andy Neblock, Jim Pree, David
Sizeland, Franklin Troyer
 Missionaries: The Greenways (Young Life in Nicaragua), Josh & Mandy Shaarda
(International Teams in Uganda)
UPCOMING MEETINGS / EVENTS:
 July 26
Open Door
 August 17
“Four One” Quartet Concert
VOLUNTEERS SERVING ON JULY 20
NURSERY:
Infant:
Toddler:
Corinne & Christina Pree, Kaci Morris
Katrina Bischoff, Gail Johnson, Deb Pearson
GREETERS:
South:
East:
Outside:
USHERS:
OFFERING:
COFFEE HOSTS:
LIBRARY:
STORY HOUR:
Craig & Amy Vredevoogd
Casey & Holly Sigafoose
Dennis Meekhof, Scott Powell
Ed Gonzalez, Jesse Granados, Scott VanderMeulen
Keith Ebels, Den Ellens, Scott Powell, Miguel Rivera
Jim Pree
Linda Embertson
Alisa Rivera
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
GEMS LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE: GEMS Girls’ clubs is hosting the Annual Leadership
Conference at Calving College on July 23 from 7-9:30pm at the Covenant Fine Arts Center at
Calvin College. Registration is $15 and you can sign-up online at gemsgc.org/conference or by
calling 616-241-5616 ext.2.